Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-28
THE SARATOGA CONVENTION.
Ihe Platform Adopted BY the New
York Democrats To-day.

SARATOGA. Sept 2s.-The convention was again
called to order, although It is known the hitch in
the platform was Strengthened out an hour ago
GOV. Dorsheimer presented the report OF the CON-
mittse on resolutions
TIE RI ArroRM.
rne aemocraey OF New York reiterste their sup
Pott vi lhe civll service laws OF the United stat
ana M tne state OF New York, and their purpose TO
In view OF the radical change In administrative
methods which grow out OF the civil service laws
anu tne dinerences OF opinion which exist In
reiaSon thereto We deem the subject one which
Lar vote, Notwithstanding the decided decrease In
me ordinary expenditures OF Government, the
taltnloi soldiers sailors and their families. have
oeen generously remembered, and the annual
pension list under democratic control shows pay
ments In number and amount largely in excess
ot tnose curing the years OF republican admins
The democracy OF the state OF New York de-
piored the wrongs inflicted on Ireland by the
eminent and express to that suffering people the
eaInest nope that they may speedily enjoy the
blessings OF home rule and OF civil liberty.
CAnaIS-in oruer 10 secure the necessities OF life
70 our people, ana raw materials for the employ
meht OF our industries and the building up OF our
Gov, and cities at the lowest practicable
cost, we FAVOR the continuance OF the
work OF iengthening the locks and APP
cleaning out the channels or the canals upon the
n prosrsss by the state. The ' state Of New S
York needs and VIII accept no Federal
aid i for the the. improvement or maintenance
revised excise law applicable, without unjust dis
elimination, throughout the state.
We oppose all sumptuary laws needlessly In
terfer1ng with the personal liberties and reasona-
BILE habits and customs OF any portion OF our cit-
zenA We believe that excise revenues like other
proper local revenues should be applied In lessen:
Ing local burdens and TO the reduction OF local
taxation.
National Administration-Thed democracy OF
New York approve the administration OF Grover
Cleveland, President OF the United states
1t has won the respect and confidence OF all citi-
zens without regard to party. II has removed
tend change OF party In the Federal admin
lstration which had become serious
Of the the c9
maintained the national character for justice and
forbearance In dealing with foreign countries its
snas ase Sna ~ has
gun the reconstruction OF our naval establishment
system OF free Government depending upon
and simplicity to the conduct OF affairs. It
has checked the waste OF the public
monies and insisted upon their devotion TO
with thoroughness that promises the restoration
OF our ancient prestige upon the sea. Wherefore
we, representing the democracy OF New York in
convention assembled, again pledge to the Presi-
dent our strong and unwavering confidence and
support
Before the platform was read, he,following res
"Whereas since the democratic party OF New
York last met In convention II has lost by death
its honored st A'smen, Horatio sc, mour and Sam1
j. Iilden, anu within the period many other
noble leaders have finished the work committed
TO their hands:
Resolved, That the names OF Tilden. seymour,
Hendricks Mcclellan and Hancock are those OF
great and upright men, which recall the honor to
be won In faithful public service, while the re-
membrance OF them requires all other democrats
to aid In maintaining ana advancing the standard
OF Integrity which they sust aimed.
Resolved, That upon this first assemblage OF q
democratic convention for the State since the re-
tirement OF Mr.. Manning from the Treasury De-
partnent, we desire 70 express our admiration OF
the wisdom and success which marked his admin
1StratiOn OF that Department.
The piankS relating TO the civil service, canals.
and the liquor trafdc were received with great
applause.
FREDERICK COOK FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
Nominations being In order, Mr.. McNaughton,
OF Monroe, nominated Frederick Cook for secretary
o state. The nomination was made by accama-
uOn unanimous